kth286
MB Enthusiast
I would go with the Merc parts (100%). It is too important a job to risk the possibility of generic parts failing early.
The 104 engine has a history of head gasket leaks/failures from the start, and the head gasket has been modified several times.
They have probably got it down to a fine art now, and so why risk the chance that you will not get the latest gasket design from the original source.
I am sure there are several firms able to supply 104 gaskets, but it will only be the latest gasket spec'd by Merc that will be the most able and reliable fit.
The 104 engine has a history of head gasket leaks/failures from the start, and the head gasket has been modified several times.
They have probably got it down to a fine art now, and so why risk the chance that you will not get the latest gasket design from the original source.
I am sure there are several firms able to supply 104 gaskets, but it will only be the latest gasket spec'd by Merc that will be the most able and reliable fit.